The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - DC CLAPS BACK at Jon Jones after CRAZY viral tweets: "I didn't say YOUR NAME!"
Jul 26, 2025
Daniel Cormier returns to address a fiery exchange with Jon Jones, sparked by viral tweets just before a major fight. He fiercely debunks Jones' claims, stressing their twisted truthfulness. The rivalry's evolution is dissected, revealing the tension's impact on fans and fighters alike. Cormier also shares humorous anecdotes about competition, the challenges of misinformation in viral commentary, and personal reflections on fighting strategies. The episode blends intense debate with light-hearted storytelling about sports rivalries.
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Cormier Clarifies Viral Misunderstanding
- Daniel Cormier shared a story of misunderstanding involving Jon Jones after a weigh-in show joke went viral.
- Cormier never said Jones' name, and the viral moment was due to others joking with a rhyme of Jones' name.
Jones’ Reaction Shows Lingering Pain
- Cormier believes Jones' reaction to the joke reveals how deeply the rivalry still affects him emotionally.
- Cormier admits the losses to Jones hurt but no longer affect him as much years later.
Cormier Keeps Rivalry Professional
- Cormier doesn't let Jones occupy his mind because they no longer fight and he leads a happy life.
- He covers Jones as part of his job talking about the biggest sport headlines, not personal vendetta.